Hennessy XO Spirit of the NBA Collector's Edition 2021
Hennessy XO Spirit of the NBA Collector's Edition 2021 is a limited 2021 release pairing Hennessy X.O cognac — 40% ABV (80 proof), 750mL — with NBA-decorated bottle dressing in a collector's gift box. The liquid is the standard Hennessy X.O, the cognac created in 1870 by Maurice Hennessy with Master Blender Emile Fillioux from around 100 eaux-de-vie aged up to some 20 years. The edition celebrates Hennessy's multi-year partnership as the "Official Spirit of the NBA," tipped off at NBA All-Star 2020 in Chicago. Order online from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Edition: 2021 Spirit of the NBA Collector's Edition — decorated bottle in gift box
- Cognac: Hennessy X.O — ~100 eaux-de-vie, aged up to ~20 years (created 1870)
- Region: Cognac, France
The Spirit of the NBA
When Hennessy and the NBA announced their partnership in February 2020 — with the "Never stop. Never settle." campaign — it made Hennessy the league's official spirit across the NBA, WNBA, G League, and USA Basketball. The 2021 Collector's Edition dressed the iconic X.O bottle for the occasion, with parallel VS and VSOP NBA editions the same season. It is a display piece as much as a drink: the gift box and bottle are the collectible here. See more cognac and the Hennessy range.
Tasting Notes
Classic X.O character: dried fruits, warm spice, and oak over a deep, round, full-bodied palate — the house style built from roughly 100 eaux-de-vie, some of them decades old. Long, warming, and structured.
How to Enjoy
Neat in a tulip glass or snifter — X.O deserves the slow pour. Collectors may keep the sealed gift box intact; drinkers should decant it for the full experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the cognac inside different from regular Hennessy XO?
No. The Collector's Edition contains standard Hennessy X.O — the limited element is the NBA-decorated bottle and gift box, not the blend.
What does "XO" mean in cognac?
"Extra Old" — the youngest eaux-de-vie in an XO blend must be aged at least 10 years; Hennessy X.O includes eaux-de-vie aged up to around 20 years.
When was the NBA Collector's Edition released?
2021, ahead of the 2021/2022 NBA season, as part of Hennessy's "Official Spirit of the NBA" partnership.
Own a piece of the partnership — order the Hennessy XO NBA Collector's Edition online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.